Norwegian aquaculture solutions company Cflow has signed an agreement to deliver a complete system for gentle and efficient fish handling to new land-based salmon farming facility Pure Salmon Japan. The vertically integrated land-based farming and processing facility, located in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, will produce 10,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon annually.
Pure Salmon Japan will produce Atlantic salmon for domestic distribution in Japan and pet nutrition based on salmon by-products. Construction started in summer 2024, with the first harvest scheduled for February 2028.
The project has secured substantial financing, including a long-term debt facility of JPY 33 billion from equity and debt investors, and has had support from both Japanese government authorities and local stakeholders.
Cflow’s delivery covers the entire fish handling value chain across six buildings – from smolt to slaughter. The systems are designed with a strong focus on fish welfare, operational reliability and optimal production flow.
“We have worked closely with Pure Salmon and Pure Salmon Technology since 2022, and we look forward to contributing to a project that will set new standards for land-based aquaculture,” said Gunn-Marit Nerem, VP Sales at Cflow. “It’s about combining technological precision with respect for the fish.”
Singapore-based 8F Asset Management, owner of Pure Salmon Japan, has secured a strategic investment from Japanese property developer Mori Trust Group – a partnership that strengthens both the financing and the execution of the project.
The facility will have a total floor area of 137,000 square metres, with the first harvest planned for early 2028. Production will be antibiotic- and vaccine-free, covering the entire chain from farming to processing and distribution.
Pure Salmon Technology – a company owned by Pure Salmon – will supply the RAS system to the facility and manage Cflow’s delivery.
“The key success factor for a RAS facility is to always make fish welfare the top priority,” Pure Salmon CEO Per Ivar Foshaug said. “At Pure Salmon, fish welfare considerations are integrated into the design and the selection of technologies and equipment from day one. We follow our projects through all stages – from concept and construction to operation and tailor-made follow-up – and take a full lifecycle approach in our partnerships with customers and facilities.
“Cflow’s expertise in fish handling is crucial to ensuring both high quality and efficiency in production. Our shared ambition is to produce healthy, locally produced salmon in a way that safeguards both the environment and consumer needs.”
The project has received the highest sustainability financing rating from the Japan Credit Rating Agency.
